Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBroomholm, Roman fort
Iron Age · Roman fort

Broomholm, Roman fort

Scotland
HES SM2524
Period
Iron Age
Site type
Roman fort
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Broomholm is a Roman fort situated in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. The fort dates to the Roman occupation period and formed part of the defensive infrastructure established by Roman forces in the region. Its physical remains demonstrate the characteristic layout and construction techniques typical of Roman military installations, though the precise dating and detailed history of occupation require reference to archaeological investigation and Roman frontier studies specific to this site. The fort's location within Dumfriesshire places it within the broader context of Roman military strategy in southern Scotland during the period of Roman presence in Britain.

Broomholm, Roman fort is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2524. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Broomholm, Roman fort?

Broomholm is a Roman fort situated in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2524.

What period does Broomholm, Roman fort date from?

Broomholm, Roman fort dates from the iron age period, and is classified as a roman fort. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Broomholm, Roman fort?

Broomholm, Roman fort is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic Environment Scotland — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Scotland. The official designation reference is SM2524.

What other scheduled monuments are near Broomholm, Roman fort?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Broomholm,farmstead 400m E of (0.5 km), Old Irvine,settlement 600m NNW of (1.4 km), Broomholmshiels,farmstead 1000m E of (1.4 km).

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